Explore the Family Name Wetherill
The meaning of Wetherill
English: variant of Wetherell. History: Christopher Wetherill emigrated from England to Burlington, NJ, in 1683.
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How common is the last name Wetherill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wetherill has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wetherill ranked 36,956th in popularity and held a count of 569 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 54,990 with only 374 individuals carrying the Wetherill name, representing a drop of 34.27%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 38.1% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #54,990 | -48.8% |
| Count | 569 | 374 | -34.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.13 | -38.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wetherill
The ethnicity breakdown for the Wetherill surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Wetherill surname identify as White, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 93.5% in 2000 to 91.44% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.88% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010, an increase of 264.77%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also rose from 2.28% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010. In 2000, 1.93% identified as Black; however, there were no individuals identifying as Black in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 91.44% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 3.21% | 40.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 3.21% | 264.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |